Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-9 - OFFICE OF REGULATORY SERVICES
Subject 290-9-37 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Rule 290-9-37-.31 - Inspections and Plans of Correction
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The Community Living Arrangement, its residents, and its records shall be available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of the Department. Inspections may be conducted both on an announced and unannounced basis as determined by the Department.
(2) For the purposes of conducting any inspection, investigation, or survey, the Department shall have the authority to require the production of any books, records, papers, or other information related to the initial or continued licensing of the residence.
(3) If violations of these licensing rules are identified, the Community Living Arrangement shall be given a written inspection report that identifies the violations. The Community Living Arrangement shall submit to the Department a written plan of correction in response to the inspection report of violations that states what the Community Living Arrangement will do and when to correct each of the violations identified. The plan of correction shall be submitted within 10 days of the Community Living Arrangement's receipt of the inspection report of violations and shall be determined to be ac- ceptable by the Department. The Community Living Arrangement must correct all violations cited.
(4) A copy of the inspection report shall be available for inspection at the residence upon request by any person.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-1et seq., 37-1-22.
